L.A. Kings becoming L.A. Raiders?

The Kings, in a move possibly aimed at luring those coveted Raiders fans, are formally changing their colors to black, silver and white.

The team's primary home uniform will switch to the black-silver-and-white unis the club has worn as an alternate jersey the past two seasons.

The decision was made, according to the team, because of fan and player preference. And the desire to give the Kings an advantage?

"There was an overwhelming sentiment from our fans and from our players that has led us to this change," president of business operations Luc Robitaille said. "Our fans really like the late 80's and early 90's era Kings uniforms which are very similar to this uniform. As a player, the colors give you an attitude and an edge."

If that's true, it's even more amazing what the Lakers have done all these years wearing purple.

The Kings will wear a new white jersey on the road this season. (shown at right by 2011 second-round pick Christopher Gibson).

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